"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Stand Firm and You Will See

Today's Reading:Exodus 13:17-15:18Luke 16:1-18Psalm 20:1-9Click on Text Link to Read OnlineFocus Verses:Exodus 14:13-1413
Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will
see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you
see today you will never see again. 14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Insight:
With
Pharaoh's army pursuing them from behind and the Red Sea before them
blocking any way of escape, the Israelites were terrified. They
thought they would be killed in a massacre.

Moses told
them to be still, to stand firm, and to not be afraid. He said they
did not need to fight because God would fight for them. God would
bring them deliverance. Those who were threatening their lives would
never threaten them again.

Response and Action:
When
I am facing challenges and threatening circumstances, I need to
remember that I am not alone. I believe God will help me, so I will
stand firm. I believe God is able to deliver me, so I will not be
afraid. I believe God is able to save, so I will be still and trust in
him.

O God, when I am afraid,
help me to be still and put my trust in you. When I feel like running
in the face of challenges and obstacles, give me the courage to stand
firm. Be my help, my shelter, and my deliverer. Through Christ, I
pray. Amen.Spiritual Formation Verses: Philippians 4:6-76
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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I serve as the lead pastor with Valley Christian Church in Lakeville, MN and publish two blogs – Altered Faces (Faith, Humor, Life, and the Arts) and Useful Breath (a daily journal for Bible readers). You can contact me through my website which also has information about my music and ministry.